Early life exposure to pollens and increased risks of childhood asthma: a prospective cohort study in Ontario children

Extract Asthma is a disease characterised by wheeze, cough and shortness of breath, and constitutes the most prevalent chronic disease among children [1]. Various phenotypes have been specifically identified in the paediatric population, and include early transient wheeze, current wheeze/asthma, and mild or moderate asthma [2]. Lifestyle behaviours, genetics, maternal and paternal factors, and environment exposures have been identified as risk factors in the multifactorial aetiology of childhood asthma [3].
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Research Letters Source Type: research